Home / 512.42-707.07-291.37

Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.42, 707.07 and 291.37

Calculator

Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.42, 707.07 and 291.37 is: 402.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.42 : 707.07 = 291.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.42/707.07 = 291.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.42x = 707.07 × 291.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.42x = 206,015.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,015.45/512.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.05

Related Problems

Why These Related Problems?

These problems maintain the same ratio (1.38) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.